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Finance
Accounting
Keep track of your business activities through good accounting and record keeping systems.
Learn the basics
101 Guide
Accounting basics
Find out the basics to keep your business accounts in order.
101 Guide
Record keeping
Learn what records to keep, how to keep them and how long for.
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101 Guide
Key financial terms
Understand the different financial terms used in business.
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Article
Why set up a business bank account
Learn when you need a separate account and why it's a good idea.
Article
Choosing between cash and accrual accounting
Understand cash and accrual accounting, and the pros and cons of each.
Tutorial
How to create a budget
Find out how to create a budget so you can track your business' financial health.
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Accounting tips and steps
Analyse business finances
Learn how to use financial ratios and calculations to manage your business.
How to organise your finances
Find out how to organise your finances to keep your business on track.
How to set up a balance sheet
Get a picture of your business's current financial health.
How to set up a profit and loss statement
What to include in your profit and loss statement to find how much you're really making.
How to set up a cash flow statement
Find out what to include in your cash flow statement to help manage your payments.
Essential tasks at end of financial year (EOFY)
Learn how to prepare for the EOFY to get your business organised.
How to improve your business's financial position
Find out some ways to improve your financial position and cash flow.
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